4 – Recording
4 Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.
NOTE
When recording in monaural, the same signal is recorded to both left and right channels as a stereo file.
Using the limiter function
During a live performance, for example, loud noises could be input unexpectedly. By using the limiter function, audio clipping can be avoided and recordings made without distortion.
1Set the AUTO/LIMITER switch on the left side panel to ON.
2Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.
3Use the CURSOR [§/¶] keys to select the LIMITER item.
4Use the DATA wheel to choose one of the following options.
•LIMITER
The input gain changes automatically according to the input signal level to prevent distortion caused by excessively loud sounds.
•AGC HIGH/AGC LOW
The input gain changes automatically according to the input signal level to make both loud and quiet sounds the same level. This is useful when recording people speaking, such as during meetings.
Select AGC HIGH when the input level is low and AGC LOW when it is high.
CAUTION
When using AGC, the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and REAR MIC/LINE knobs cannot be used to adjust input levels.
5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.
Using the automatic recording function
From recording standby, the unit can start and stop recording automatically in response to input signal levels.
1Press the STOP key to stop the unit.
2Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.
3Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.
4Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/¶] keys to select REC SETTING, and press the ENTER key.
The REC SETTING screen opens.
5Make settings for the following four items. Use the CURSOR [§/¶] keys to select the items, and use the DATA wheel to make settings.
AUTO LEVEL
Set the signal level at which recording starts and stops automatically. Choose
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